Where Is the Rent?

It is the beginning of the month, do you know where your rent check is? Do you know the proper legal procedure to get your rent money? The landlord can be liable for damages or 3 months’ rent (whichever is greater) for improper eviction.

Self-medicating is not always appropriate, and self-help eviction is against the law. Renters in possession have rights...even if they have not paid the rent. If you infringe on those rights, it could be you who gets billed.

Seek competent legal counsel for any further questions you may have regarding Landlord-Tenant Law...the easy way to do this is attend the free, one-hour class March 19 about Landlord-Tenant Law presented by St. Johns County Legal Aid at the Southeast Branch Library at 4:00 p.m.